@ <font color="DarkOrange">The Golden State Warriors (16-23)</font>@<font color="Blue">The Los Angeles Clippers (16-20)</font> Time: 10:30 Eastern Place: The Staples Center TV: Local ================================= Probable Starting Lineups: Speedy Claxton/Marko Jaric Jason Richardson/Quentin Richardson Mike Dunleavy/Corey Maggette Clifford Robinson/Elton Brand Erick Dampier/Chris Kaman *Speedy Claxton has the advantage because of he has more experience and is quicker than Marko Jaric *Jason Richardson has the advantage because Quentin Richardson is still playing injured *Corey Maggette has the advantage because he is more explosive of the ball and has a better all around game *Elton Brand is better because he is more powerful and is quick *Erick Dampier has experience over Chris Kaman and reboudns better. Sixth Men: Avery Johnson/Chris Wilcox ================================= Injury Report: <u>GS-</u> N. Van Exel Left knee inflammation E. Eschmeyer Knee surgery P. Sanchez Sprained left ankle <u>Lac-</u> B. Simmons Severely sprained left hip O. Polynice Strained neck J. Moore Lower back spasms ================================ Key Players: <ul> [*]Jason Richardson is an explosive player, but he will have to play an all around game to be effective in this game. [*]Elton Brand needs to dominate for the Clippers to win [/list] ================================= "X" Factors: <u>GS-</u> Can Jason Richardson get some help out there on the offensive end? <u>Lac-</u> Can Quentin Richardson be effective, or will he hurt the team? ================================= Keys To The Game: <u>GS-</u> Erick Dampier needs to get boards Let Richardson take advantage of Q rich, take him to the post Help Jason Richardson <u>Lac-</u> Feed Elton Brand Hit open shots Do not let Dampier get Offensive Boards ================================ Prediction: This game could go either way, it is a tossup.
Good job QRich3. No Nick = No win. Claxton is excellent, did a great job filling in for Tony Parker in last years playoffs, but he has no attitude. He doesn't have the killer mentality that Van Exel brings. I think the Clipps will win this one by 7.
Great preview as usual VACA MVP as usual, I have faith in the Warriors. They have a great starting and supporting cast. However the Clippers seem the stronger both ways from my point of view. Cliff will probably once again prove why he is in the NBA. Great to see the likes of Maggette and Brand working in the paint, they'll definitely provide both the offense and defense. Clippers by 11.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Trail_Blazer76:</div><div class="quote_post"> No Nick = No win. Claxton is excellent, did a great job filling in for Tony Parker in last years playoffs, but he has no attitude. He doesn't have the killer mentality that Van Exel brings. I think the Clipps will win this one by 7.</div>Dude, did you see the game last night. The Warriors have played better when NVE has been out. Claxton doesn't have the attitude? He has the best attitude on this team along side Brian Cardinal. Until the Warriors prove they can win on the road, I can't pick them. Clipps by 12.
Clippers have trouble on the defensive boards, and GS rebounds very well...so i'll take Golden State by 4
I'm expecting the Clippers to come out with some defensive intensity tonight after that embarrassing route on monday. Defense and rebounding should be the keys to tonights game, considering neither one of these teams is very hot (or very good) right now. I'll say Clippers win it in the final minute of the game. 100-98.
This is pretty amazing, Warriors hanging in a game on the road?! This could be a turn around for them.
They're trying to give it away, but the Clippers aren't willing to take advantage. 95-90...5 min remaining...
It's cheesy as hell, but I'm gonna say it anyway...The House is on FIRE! ...It also looks like Matt Barnes is here to stay...11 points, 8 rebounds, 2 steals!
Clippers win 106-102 The new big 3 came up huge when it matters for L.A Barnes also chipped in with 13 points 10 rebounds Who? More importantly he took 14 shots.Was that part of Mike D's game plan?
No matter, he's bound to struggle somewhat with his shooting...this is only his second career game in the NBA. It was his hustle and defense that will make coach Dunleavy forget about the 5-14 shooting performance. Huge win for the Clippers, they needed it badly.
wow, I'm so glad for matt barnes..I'm really pulling for him to make the team...especially back in Los Angeles... Man, neither of these teams can get a defensive rebound...Clippers had 25 offensive boards!!!, but gave up 17...
Nice game here...Warriors couldnt hold on... <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Newcomer Matt Barnes and the Los Angeles Clippers used a late fourth-quarter rally to hand the Golden State Warriors their 11th straight road loss. Barnes had 13 points and 10 rebounds to help the Clippers pull out a 106-102 victory over the Warriors, their sixth straight home win in the series. "I just got in a flow," Barnes said. "Coach (Mike Dunleavy Sr.) left me in there for an extended period of time and I got in a rhythm." </div> RECAP BOX SCORE
